PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK.— STRAWBERRY PLANTS 



New Family Strawberry ''Hilton Gem/' 



{Early to Late; Bisexual)^ 



THE new strawberry, " Hilton Gem," offered herewith, was raised in Hilton, N. J., probably the greatest straw- 

 berry-growing district in the vicinity of New York, and is regarded by the great strawberry giowers there as the 

 best variety for general use, either for the family or for market, known up to the present time ; and it is needless to say 

 that all known varieties are tried by these expert growers. It was a long time before the originator would part with 

 any of his stock, but at length he consented to sell some, and to day it is more generally planted by the most pro- 

 gressive growers in that section than any other. In the New York market, ever since the fruit was first offered for 

 sale, it has commanded a higher price than any other. This is owing to its uniform size, delicious flavor and hand- 

 some appearance ; in a two-acre plot of it we could not find a malformed berr)' ; every one was perfect and as even 

 in size and form as if turned out of a mould. It ripens uniformly, not a green tip is ever to be found on it ; the 

 color when ripe is a glossy crimson scarlet. It is medium in size, juicy and solid to the centre and of a delightful 

 flavor ; in fact, this is one of its excelling merits, and is the cause otits having been in demand by the finest hotels 

 and private families in New York since the fruit was first sold there. It is an all-seasons berry, ripening early and 

 bearing late, perfecting its fruit to the last berry as perfectly as the first one. 



Its growth is strong but not rampant ; the foliage is a healthy dark green and not too plentiful, thus allowing 

 the berries to ripen well and evenly. It is an abundant bearer, yielding as much per plant as the most prolific, and 

 on account of its prolonged fruiting is more valuable than those which perfect their crop in a shorter period. It is a 

 staminate or perfect- flowered variety, and therefore can always be depended upon to produce a crop ; in fact, after a 

 close study of it for the past two years, we are convinced that it has no rival as a good all-round strawberry for the 

 family— one that is certain to give satisfaction. We were fortunate to secure a fine stock of this unequaled variety, 

 and although entirely new we offer it at a reasonable price, so that all our customers who are planting strawberries 

 may secure a good supply of it this year. Price, pot grown plants, $i.oo per doz. ; $6.00 per 100. 



If Strawberry Plants are wanted by mail, add for postage loc. per doz.; or 75c. per 100. 



